Home Comparison: Things to Look For
Buying a home in Olympia, Washington is no small task. You want to make the right decision. Whether you're a new or seasoned buyer, this Home Buyers' Checklist classifies many of the critical criterion to note when deciding on a home. Aside from price, you want to be confident that the house as well as the neighborhood measure up to the needs and expectations of your family.
So, to help you narrow down your "good enough" list from online to the list of houses you actually see, take this Home Buyer Checklist along when you go house hunting. Make note of the items that are most valuable to you. It'll help you put a home's attributes into perspective and use realistic ways to measure the houses you've been looking at now. Keeping this list handy, you'll easily see all at once the characteristics of up to three houses. Click here to print this page.
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| The Neighborhood |
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| Miles Away From Schools |
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| Near Shops / Dining |
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| Minutes Away From Expressways |
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| Near Public Transportation |
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| Minutes Away From Doctors / Dentists |
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| Miles Away From Place of Worship |
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| Garbage Collection |
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| Traffic Signs |
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| Pedestrian Friendly |
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| Streets / Alleys Well-Maintained |
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| Amount of Traffic |
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| Walking / Biking Trails |
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| Neighbors' Properties Well-Maintained |
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| Major Appliances Available |
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| HOA Restrictions |
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| Minutes Away From Airports / Trains |
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| Area Zoned Residential |
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| Near Industry |
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| Proposed Special Assessments |
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| Environmental Concerns / Influences |
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| The House |
| Age of Home |
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| No. of Stories |
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| Wood Frame, Brick Frame or Siding |
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| Quality of Roof |
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| Foundation Appearance |
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| Overall Exterior Condition |
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| Garage Size |
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| No. of Bathrooms |
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| No. of Closets |
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| No. of Bedrooms |
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| Oil, Gas or Electric Heat |
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| Insulation |
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| Central Air Conditioning |
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| Energy-Conservation Features |
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| Age of Heating System |
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| Age of Water Heater |
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| Capacity of Water Heater |
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| Age of Electrical Wiring |
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| Plumbing Quality |
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| Estimated Water Bill |
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| Living Room |
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| Fireplace |
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| Separate Dining Area |
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| Family Room |
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| Carpeting - No. of Rooms |
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| Kitchen Eating Area |
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| Refrigerator |
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| Stove / Oven (Gas / Electric) |
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| Garbage Disposal |
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| Dishwasher |
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| Broken / Drafty Windows |
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| Storm Windows / Screens |
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| Washer / Dryer Outlets |
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| Laundry Space |
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| Renovated Basement |
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| Attic |
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| Sump Pump / Drainage |
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| Connected to Sewer System |
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| Patio / Deck |
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| Backyard Fence |
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| Curb Appeal |
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| Property Boundaries |
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| Security (dead bolts, detectors) |
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| Building Code |
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| Compliance |
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| Ability to Renovate / Expand House |
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